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Our Teen Clinic staff scans the internet, papers and magazines for the most up-to-date news about what’s important to us and to YOU. Among our articles you’ll find gossip-worthy news about STIs, teen pregnancy prevention, youth rights and more.
The posted articles are of interest or related to sexual health and do not necessarily reflect the views and the practices of our organization.
Starting January 1, 2012, Teen Clinic’s hours will be changing slightly. We will now be open:
Boulder:
Longmont:
To make an appointment, click here.
Please note! Teen Clinic will be closed 12/24, 12/26, and 1/2. On New Year’s Eve, we will be open from 1-5. Please plan ahead if you will need to pick up birth control during these dates.
What county has the highest teen birth rate? What percentage of high school students report engaging in sexual contact? How is violence related to youth sexual health in Colorado?
Find out answers to these questions and more by checking out the 2011 Colorado State of Adolescent Sexual Health Report!
Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration released guidelines approving the sale of Plan B (the emergency contraception pill) over the counter, making it available to all sexually active women without a prescription.
Then on December 7, the Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled the FDA guidelines, stating concerns about the ability of younger women to correctly use the contraceptive. The result? Those under 17 will still need a prescription to access Plan B–and sexually active consumers of any age will need to show an ID before they can purchase the pill.
At Teen Clinic, Plan B is still free to anyone under 20. We can write prescriptions for those under 17. We also dispense to males.
Read more about the controversy here.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Education (CDPHE) is in the process of developing a Statewide Youth Sexual Health Plan. The goal of the Plan is to effectively guide state and local communities in the improvement of youth sexual health, and will include strategies on how to decrease unintended teen birth and STI/HIV rates, and to expand on positive approaches to youth development and health.
Colorado Youth Matter and the Healthy Colorado Youth Alliance are gathering input from communities around the state. Share your experiences! All you have to do is take this survey.
It will take about 5-10 minutes to complete, and you will have the option to enter a drawing for a $50 VISA gift card upon completion of the survey.
A panel of federal health advisers met on Friday to review the safety of the birth control patch. The patch– known as OrthoEvra and manufactured by Johnson & Johnson– is thought to carry a higher risk of blood clots than other hormonal birth control methods. However, the federal panel ruled that its benefits outweigh its risks, and suggested it remain available as an option for females who have trouble taking a daily pill.
Read the whole article here.
Tickets are now available for the annual Boulder Valley Women’s Health fundraiser! This year, we’re bringing back the Broads– Broad Comedy, the hilarious, political, all-woman comedy troupe that had us all falling out of our seats last year! The doors open at 7:30pm on October 22 for general admission and at 6:00pm for a VIP reception. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the Boulder Theatre; general seating is just $30.
This is a great way to support Teen Clinic, our free education services, and all the other great programs Women’s Health offers throughout the community!
For more information, visit the website for Boulder Valley Women’s Health.
Intrauterine devices may reduce the risk of cervical cancer by 45%, states a recent New York Times article. The new information comes out of a review of studies conducted in Asia, South America, and Europe between 1985 and 2007. Researchers believe that inserting an IUD may create an immune response that helps the body fight off HPV.
Check out the whole article here, or learn more about IUDs here.
Sex and sexual communication is an art. For many in our generation, it’s called Game. Everybody’s got Game but not everyone’s Game is that good. This is where consent comes in. And let’s be clear, Gane can be Good, Bad, and Ugly…
What’s your game? Learn more at The Consensual Project‘s awesome website.
You can even Host a Consent Dance Party!
